Easton

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Eastern Town; From the East

Background: The name Easton originates from the Old English phrase meaning 'eastern town' or 'from the east.' It combines the elements 'east,' denoting direction, with 'ton,' meaning town or settlement.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#378
Total births
77,195
Most popular decade
2010s (142,002 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-20 ranks)
Years in Top 100
12
First recorded year
1907

Gender usage

98.7% male 1.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1907
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,345
Peak year
2016
Peak year births
5,642
Peak rank
#66
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
3,336
Recent rank
#103

Female

First year
1986
First year births
6
First year rank
#9,545
Peak year
2015
Peak year births
72
Peak rank
#2,501
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
27
Recent rank
#4,873

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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